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A little help...

A quick question guys...I purchased a HH just a few days ago (thanks Spaceweasel!) and I want to replace the ropes with Whoopie Slings. Easy enough, but I am wondering about the next part; do I use the Dutch Buckle setup or the Whoopie Hooks setup?

I am 6'1" and weigh about 280. I've read that the Hooks will comfortably hold my weight, but I'm not sure that I like the setup. I do like the Buckle setup, but I cannot find any info about how much weight that setup supports.

Further, if I do go with the Buckle setup, don't I have to use a Dutch Clip? The Ti version supports 300#'s and though I'm not exactly there, I really don't want to take that chance. I am a side sleeper that turns over a number of times in the night.

So, now I'm back to the Hooks. I wouldn't need a Clip for the tree huggers with that setup would I?

I can't help you with your decision on using Dutch Buckles or Whoppie Hooks. I think that's a personal decision. I have Dutch Buckles, but have been thinking of switching to Whoopie Hooks after watching Sgt Rock's video on them. The idea of keeping my wet whoopie slings away from my dry hammock is appealing to me.

That being said, with either setup, you don't need Dutch Clips. They just make it easier and faster to set up your tree straps. You can just slide the working end of your tree strap through the loop on the standing end of your tree strap (where you would clip the Dutch Clip). Alternatively, you can use a climbing carabiner. Dejoha has a great picture of it on page 85 of his book.

Once again, I can't speak for the Whoopie Hooks solution, but I have left my tree straps out with my Dutch Buckles. Luckily it was on my hammock stand in my back yard. In my defense, I was trying out a new hammock and it was dark and cold so I was rushing with my takedown .

As stated you don't really need clips on either. They were really intended for cinch buckles and other suspension that you can't easily disconnect the webbing. Although the ti clips do make that a little less painful. I would go with hooks. They are what I have on my hammocks.